“What is wrong with you? The current writing on the wall not obvious enough?” There has not been a time recently that the old saying was not blurted out at someone in what started as a friendly conversation. The change in the way words were said, not only with the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RJSHS classes construct two storage sheds
The Rangely High School Ag Mechanics and Power Structure classes spent the first half of the school year developing skills in the area of construction management. In doing this, the students of RHS have completed two storage sheds to be used by the school for athletic programs and PE classes.[Read More…]
Namaste Beaches studio grows roots on Main St.
MEEKER | You may know Lindsey Short from the time you visited the Orthopedic Clinic at Pioneers, or perhaps you have seen her on the sidelines of peewee, middle, or high school sports. In both arenas Lindsey works as a Certified Athletic Trainer, but wait! She is also a yoga[Read More…]
RANGELY FBLA COMPETES AT STATE
Over the weekend, 17 members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Rangely Chapter competed at the state conference held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver. Kastyn Dembowski competed in agribusiness, Cortney Files and Ryann Mergelman in sales presentation, Annika Cantrell in organizational leadership, Kolbee[Read More…]
Piceance Basin horses to be featured at this year’s Mustang Makeover; pick-up day April 29
MEEKER | On Saturday, April 29, all trails lead to Meeker as horse trailers and trainers from all across Colorado, Montana and Wyoming kick up dust and arrive to check out and select their beautiful Rio Blanco mustangs. This year, we are excited to offer some of the beautiful herd[Read More…]
Bovine pyroglyphics
The days of cattle barons and range wars are in the past, but cattle, sheep and brands remain. Brands are now registered statewide and are put on other livestock besides cattle. Instead of traditional branding, sheep are branded with a semi-permanent paint. Si-ro-mark sells sheep marking fluids in red, green,[Read More…]
A state budget that meets our needs
I am proud to share that the State Senate and State House just passed our annual state budget – and it is one that is balanced, supported by both parties, and most importantly, addresses some of our communities’ most pressing needs. Every year, the budget process presents an opportunity for[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 2-8, 2023
ARRESTS On 4/05/2023, there was a 43-year-old male arrested on criminal invasion of privacy and was granted a PR bond 4/06/2023 by Judge Potsky. Call summaries 4/02/2023 @ 5:35 pm. A report was called in of “some goats roaming the countryside not where they should be but also not quite[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: April 13, 2023
Historical Society quarterly meeting Sunday MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s second quarter membership meeting is Sunday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park, in Meeker. There will be a potluck taco bar (bring taco fixings or something else to share), a quilt[Read More…]
A closer look at our power poles with WREA
MEEKER | Dan Francis reached out to the Herald recently, inquiring if we could investigate what the wires hanging through his back alley were for. Indeed, with the help of White River Electric Association’s Manager of Operations Brett Berthelson, we did just that. Ever wondered which line is what on[Read More…]
Call on White River lifted
Colorado River District shares data at State of the River event RBC | The White River State of the River meeting was held on April 5 in Rangely, presented by the Colorado River District. The meeting was well attended by the public with every seat filled. Lindsay DeFrates, media specialist[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: April 12, 2023
Rio Blanco County turned out big for Easter egg hunts on both ends of the county over the weekend. (Top) participants brought their baskets for the annual hunt put on by the Meeker Lions Club at Meeker Recreation Center. (Bottom) kiddos were off and running at the Rangely Elks-sponsored egg[Read More…]
